Red Cross chief visits Island to strengthen long friendship
Late in March I had the opportunity to visit the Red Cross offices in London where I invited Béatrice Butsana-Sita, British Red Cross chief officer to Jersey for a visit. She was welcomed to a reception we organised
This week I had the honour as International Development Minister of opening a JOA event at the Jersey Arts Centre, which brought together young leaders, global partners and our island community for an inspiring conversation on “Youth Driving Change”.
This year much of my work has centred on education, leadership and strengthening Jersey’s international profile which I firmly believe are critical to our Island’s future.
International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for advancing gender equality.
We published the latest JOA Newsletter in February, reporting on our Conservation Livelihoods Conference in Cambridge where along with Durrell, JOA hosted a conference which attracted delegates from 19 different countries.
Some of the subjects for discussion at the Youth Conference this year: Youth, Human Rights, the Environment, Health, and Politics.
Welcome help to local business from Brittany with the "Hot Desk" available in St. Malo
As we move into autumn, I’d like to remind you about the Community Support Groups in Grouville and the newly established group I helped set up in St Martin.
Here's the latest on what I've been involved with recently. If you’d like to chat with me, or with any of your other Deputies or the Constable in person, about any subjects mentioned here, please come along to one of our Parish Surgeries. All are welcome.
Last year during my visit to New Jersey, I visited Princeton, one of the world’s most prestigious universities, and with their International Internship Program Team, considered how Jersey could benefit from providing placements for Princeton students.
